Local obituaries for Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

Jul 27, 2010

James was born in West Point, Mississippi. He moved to Portland, Oregon as a teenager with his father, sister and brother. James served in the United States Army, and worked as a Pressman at the Oregonian for about 40 years. James was preceded in death by his mother, Alfreida Snowden Birt; father, Jack Birt; sister, Willie Ella Casey; and son,...

Jul 19, 2010

Eleanor Ruth Pollard Prescod, 84, of Portland Oregon died on July 19, 2010 at the Marquis Care of Piedmont. At the time of her death she was the Matriarch of the Cobb Family, a large extended family that traces its lineage to former slaves Jane and Joseph Cobb of Nansemond County, Virginia. Eleanor, affectionately called "Bootsy" by her close friends,...

Jun 30, 2010

John Levy Rosenthal, born February 8, 1915, died June 30th, 2010 of natural causes. Preceded in death by his wife Frances, last September, John was the third, and last of the 5 Rosenthal boys. Growing up in Portland in the depression, he and his brothers learned to make the most of what was available. This resulted in adventures and hard...

Jun 29, 2010

Cheryl was born July 24, 1956 to Robert and Beverly Burke in La Jolla, California. She worked as a waitress in the Portland area before becoming a Trimet bus driver. Cheryl is survived by her daughter, Tracy Matta and two sons David and Tony Monfils. There will be a celebration of Cheryl's life on Saturday, July 24, 2010. Please contact...

Jun 27, 2010

Always a Friend, Never a Stranger A lifelong resident of Portland's East Side, Jill, will be missed by many, some who never even knew her name but knew her smile. She was the friendly lady that spoke to you in the grocery store, at the bus stop or in the waiting room. A big heart for all, she bridged life's...

Jun 24, 2010

Charlie Ford was born December 29, 1929 to Charlie Sr.and Erma Ford in Hickory, Mississippi. He was the third of seven siblings. He attended grade and high school in Hickory and continued his education at Rust College in Mississippi. Charlie traveled nationally as a young man with his church's musical group. He was very invovled in his church and in...

Jun 16, 2010

Blastoff Celebration

Doc George's Jazz Kitchen 4605 Northeast Fremont Street Portland , OR US 97213-1754 Wednesday, June 30, 2010, 4:00 PM

Cemetery

Willamette National Cemetery 11800 S.E. Mt. Scott Blvd. Portland , OR US 97266 Wednesday, June 30, 2010, 3:00 PM

Jun 11, 2010

Homegoing

Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church 3138 North Vancouver Avenue Portland , OR US 97227 Friday, June 18, 2010, 10:00 AM

Cemetery

Lincoln Memorial Park 11801 SE Mt Scott Blvd Portland , OR US 97266 Friday, June 18, 2010,

Jun 11, 2010

Mary Virginia Pool was born to the union of Lucious Sr. and Marie Baldwin on November 20, 1927 in Paris, Texas. She was educated and graduated from Gibbons High School 1944. After graduation she moved to Wichita Falls, Texas, where she met and married E.J Young, and to that union June Wenonoh Young was born. Upon separation she later moved...

Jun 10, 2010

Visitation

Rose City Funeral Home 5625 Northeast Fremont Street Portland , OR US 97213-1754 Wednesday, June 16, 2010, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Homegoing

Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church 3138 North Vancouver Avenue Portland , OR US 97227 Friday, June 18, 2010, 10:00 AM

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Jun 8, 2010

Read Richard Kuhnau's Obituary and Guestbook on www.rosecityfuneralhome.com.

Visitation

Rose City Funeral Home 5625 Northeast Fremont Street Portland , OR US 97213-1754 Sunday, June 13, 2010, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Memorial Service

Trinity Lutheran Church 5520 NE Killingsworth St. PORTLAND , OR US 97218 Tuesday, June 15, 2010,...

May 23, 2010

Laura was born June 27, 1919 in Chester, Iowa to Frank and Marie Siebens. She married Glen Albert Butenschoen in 1940. They had two children Carol and Glenn. Laura worked as an inspector for Portland's own Columbia Sporting goods until she retired. Laura is preceeded in death by her husband Glen and her parents. She is survived by her daughter...

May 20, 2010

Visitation

Rose City Funeral Home 5625 Northeast Fremont Street Portland , OR US 97213-1754 Wednesday, May 26, 2010, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Service

Albina Christian Life Center 2149 N. Willamette Portland , OR US 97217 Friday, May 28, 2010, 1:00 PM

Cemetery

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May 11, 2010

West, William Ernest 'Ernie' 89 04/02/1921 05/11/2010 Ernie West told his children only happy stories about his past. To his young daughters, Portland's St. Johns district of the 1920s and '30s sounded like a paradise full of turtles to catch, railroad trestles to climb and great ways for kids to make money. He never spoke to them about the deaths...

May 8, 2010

Neil passed into eternal life suddenly due to heart conditions. Born at the family farm near Harvard, Nebraska to Melvin and Margaret Sheedy. He was the youngest of five brothers. Neil grew up in Nebraska and moved to Portland after high school graduation in 1953. He married Dorothy Burkhartmeier in February of 1958. He served in the U.S. Army from...

May 8, 2010

Robbie was born in Portland Oregon on May 14, 1949 to Ted & Nobi Tsuboi. She had two siblings, Cliff Tsuboi and Annie Migaki. In 1976, her family became extended when Nobi married into George Azumano's family (Loen, Jim and Bette). She graduated from David Douglas High School in 1967 and went on to study at Portland State University and...

May 2, 2010

Edith was born in Petersburg, Alaska. She was the second of three children born to Josephine and Olaf Nygaard. She graduated from Petersburg High School and then attended Emanuel Nursing School in Portland for one year, where she met her future husband, Martin Lukas and married in 1939. They celebrated 54 years of marriage before his death in 1994. Her...

Apr 20, 2010

Max Shondy Letonsa was born Mac Dwayne Coffey on June 16, 1934 to William and Mabel (Kelly) Coffee in Stewart, Nevada. He married Nancy Sharp and they later moved to Portland, Oregon. Max was involved in a long career in law enforecement throughout the Portland area. He is survived by his wife Nancy, daughter Donna Zuniga and son Ron Coffey....

Apr 18, 2010

Karen was born November 7, 1954 in Great Lakes, Illinois to Phillip R. and Evangeline (Bower) Leone. She worked as a Judicial Assistant. She is survived by her mother Evangeline, brother Rorie and sister Faith.

Service

Rose City Funeral Home 5625 Northeast Fremont Street Portland , OR US 97213-1754 Saturday, April 24, 2010, 10:00 AM...

Apr 16, 2010

June Gunnesdal Panek was born in Portland, Oregon on August 20th, 1918. Both of her parents emigrated from Norway. June attended Vernon Elementary School and Girls Polytechnic High School. In 1936 June married Alfred H. Panek. She was his devoted wife of 48 years until his death in 1985. June was proud of her career as a wife, mother and...